5 Tips for Shopping at Aldi Without Losing Your Mind

With 2,000 stores across 36 states, Aldi is the third-largest U.S. grocer.And if you're ready to take a plunge into this grocery paradise, these tips will set you on the road to being an Aldi convert:.1. Aldi doesn't give away bags, so you need to make sure and bring plenty of bags or boxes.3. In each store, there's a section called Aldi Finds. True Aldi-heads go there first, and you should too.2. You have to put a quarter in a slot on Aldi's carts, so make sure you have change handy.4. Aldi's stores are smaller than most grocery stores, so don't mind a little crowding in the bargain-packed aisles.5. Get ready to spring into action when you start checking out. Aldi checkout moves extremely fast!.As you turn the cart in and prepare to get your quarter back, congratulate yourself on that successful Aldi run